The first experimental cross-sectional medical image achieved without the use of tomography was recently demonstrated by a team of researchers from the US and Japan. The study, which was published in Nature Photonics in 2021, might enable cheaper, simpler, and more accurate medical imaging.
By Ben Pilkington
10 Dec 2021
UpNano, an Austrian company specialized in high-precision optical 3D printing, has developed two additive manufacturing materials suitable for use with its two-photon polymerization 3D printing technology.
This article will examine the differences between powder x-ray diffraction and single crystal x-ray diffraction, as well as the future of each and their applications.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
9 Dec 2021
Molecular structure elucidation by atomic force microscopy (AFM) has been demonstrated as a powerful method to gain insights into the structure and formation of matter.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
9 Dec 2021
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful microscopy technique. It is used to acquire high-resolution images at the nanoscale to better understand the properties of matter.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
8 Dec 2021
Understanding the interactions at the water-solid interfaces at the molecular level has been challenging. However, advancements in atomic force microscopy (AFM) have enabled atomic resolution imaging of water-solid interfaces.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
8 Dec 2021
Researchers have recently created a new ultrafast amplitude detector to enable even greater temporal resolution for high-speed atomic force microscopy. Their paper may form part of the foundation for a faster atomic force microscope that would enable non-destructive inspection of fast, dynamic, biomolecular processes and events.
By Ben Pilkington
7 Dec 2021
Hyperspectral imaging is now becoming widely used as a tool for monitoring crop health, and developments in Raman spectroscopy might prove useful not just for plant monitoring but understanding some of the underlying mechanisms associated with plant diseases and immunity.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
6 Dec 2021
Raman spectroscopy has evolved into a powerful tool for both medical analysis and forensics. The ability to perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis on a variety of sample types, including saliva, has made Raman spectroscopy an excellent technique for analyzing the chemical composition of samples or looking for biomarkers as part of medical diagnosis.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
3 Dec 2021
X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a technique for analyzing the atomic or molecular structure of materials. Crystalline materials are the most analyzed type of material XRD but there are variations of the methodology that are suitable for other types of material such as powder X-ray diffraction.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
3 Dec 2021